DAVIDSON – Davidson College presents “The Power of Words,” a celebration of literacy and education, Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Lilly Family Gallery of Davidson College.

The celebration includes slam poetry performances, access to literacy resources and a community book swap, and will work to promote literacy for all ages.

For more information, contact Kaneisha Gaston at kagaston@davidson.edu. The event is sponsored by the Upsilon Mu chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Literacy for Life and FreeWord, in conjunction with various community partners.